On October 30, in Lorient, Naval Group delivered the second FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy (FDI HN), HSNearchos.
The delivery of Nearchos marks a major step in the FDI programme for Greece, initiated in 2022, and demonstrates the dynamic Franco-Hellenic cooperation that has existed for many years. This cooperation is based on a strong network of local industries, with more than 75 Greek companies involved in the FDI frigate and submarine programs of Naval Group.
The Hellenic Navy has also entrusted Naval Group with the initial in-service support contract for its FDI frigates. Maintenance and upgrade operations will be carried out in close collaboration between Naval Group, its Greek subsidiary Naval Group Hellas and its Greek industrial partners.
The event follows the delivery of the first FDI HN, HS Kimon, handed over in December 2025. Meanwhile, the third vessel in this class, HS Formion, commenced its sea trials this summer.
Only ten months after the delivery of HS Kimon, it is an honour to deliver the second FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, HS Nearchos, in the presence of Catherine Vautrin and Nikos Dendias, whom I would like to thank for their renewed trust," Pierre Éric Pommellet, Chairman and CEO of Naval Group, said.
"Thank you to all those who have contributed to the achievement of this crucial milestone, from Naval Group’s teams to our industrial and institutional partners in Greece and France, as well as the crew and the Hellenic Navy. HS Nearchos will undoubtedly demonstrate its exceptional capabilities just as the FDI HS Kimon did recently, thereby contributing to the Hellenic Navy’s operational superiority at sea," he concluded.